Our thanks _____ to the workers who supported the union.
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go
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goes
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are
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is
To solve this question, the user needs to know the subject-verb agreement rules in English grammar. In this sentence, "our thanks" is the subject and it is a plural noun. Therefore, the verb should be in the plural form as well.
Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:
A. "go": This option is the correct answer. "Go" is the plural form of the verb, and it agrees with the subject "our thanks."
B. "goes": This option is incorrect. "Goes" is the singular form of the verb, and it does not agree with the plural subject "our thanks."
C. "are": This option is incorrect. "Are" is a plural form of the verb "be," but it is not appropriate to use it in this sentence because "our thanks" is not a condition or state.
D. "is": This option is incorrect. "Is" is the singular form of the verb "be," and it does not agree with the plural subject "our thanks."
Therefore, the correct answer is:
The Answer is: A. go
'Thanks' functions as a plural noun in this construction (like 'regards' or 'congratulations'), so it takes the plural verb 'go,' matching subject-verb agreement rules for such fixed plural-form nouns. 'Goes' and 'is' are singular verb forms that don't agree with the plural 'thanks,' and while 'are' is plural, 'go' is the idiomatically correct verb choice for 'thanks go to' as a set expression of gratitude directed at someone.